11th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference announced

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, in partnership with the Animal Legal Defense Fund, will host the 11th National Animal Cruelty Prosecution Conference on December 13-15, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The goal of this training is to provide prosecutors, law enforcement, and others with the requisite skills to strengthen links between the criminal justice system and the community by protecting our most vulnerable victims and to enhance prosecutors' ability to successfully identify and prosecute animal cruelty and animal fighting cases.

The conference is intended for prosecutors, law enforcement and animal control officers, veterinarians and related disciplines involved in the prosecution of animal cruelty crimes.

For more on the conference, including how to register, click here.

2022 National Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference Announced

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and the Domestic Violence (DV) Prosecution Committee will host the Fourth National Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference on May 23-25, 2022 in Villanova, Pennsylvania:

The conference is meant to bring together practitioners to provide a forum for deeper learning of enhanced strategies for the

investigation and prosecution of DV-related crimes. Consisting of various presentations, group discussions, and resource-sharing opportunities, the convening will provide attendees with a chance to strengthen their understanding of the intricacies and data-driven approach to DV investigation and prosecution over the course of two and a half days. Topics will include the connection between DV and violent crime, how to handle victim recantation, and special considerations for virtual hearings.

This conference is intended for prosecutors and victim advocates involved in the prosecution of DV-related crimes.

Learn more and register here.

Fourth National Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference to be held in March

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys has announced its Fourth National Domestic Violence Conference for prosecutors and victim advocates on March 18-20.

Nationally- and internationally- renowned faculty members will facilitate discussion and train

participants on practical strategies and model policies in domestic violence prosecution. The Conference will be presented at Brooklyn Law School. A Thursday night reception at Brooklyn Law’s Subotnick Center will feature Poster Sessions amidst stunning views of New York City.

Prosecutors and victim advocates with all levels of experience are encouraged to attend. The conference will focus on the needs of jurisdictions responding to domestic violence cases.

For more information, including how to register, click here.

National Human Trafficking Summit

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) is hosting the inaugural National Human Trafficking Prosecutorial Summit on January 7-8, 2020.

The summit will focus on the needs of jurisdictions responding to human trafficking cases. Experienced prosecutors and other allied professionals will facilitate discussion and train participants on practical strategies and model policies in the prosecution of human trafficking.

Topics to be discussed include:

Demand Reduction;
Creative Prosecution and Charging Decisions; Working with Victims;
Neuroscience of Trauma;
Task Force Models;
Illicit Massage Parlors; and
Labor Trafficking

For more information, or to register, click here.

Third National Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference announced

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) is hosting its third National Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference on May 15-17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.

The conference will focus on three domestic violence related themes:

• Staff Management;
• Practical Skills;
• Solutions & Innovations.

Faculty members will facilitate discussion and train participants on practical strategies and model practices.

The registration fee is $305 for APA members and $345 for non-members.

For more information, click here.

National Domestic Violence Prosecutorial Training Announced

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) is hosting a national Domestic Violence Prosecutorial Conference on June 6-8, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The conference will focus on the needs of jurisdictions responding to domestic violence cases and will have three specific themes: management, trial issues, and victims. Expert faculty members will facilitate discussion and train participants on practical concepts and model practices in domestic violence prosecution.

Prosecutors with all levels of experience are encouraged to attend. For more on this training, click here.

Suspectology: Getting into the Child Sexual Offender’s Mind to Improve Interview Strategies

Getting into the mind of a child sexual offender can increase the success law enforcement may have when interviewing the offender and investigating the case.

This webinar, sponsored by the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, will explore the background of child sexual abuse, factors affecting child sexual offenders, and discuss and distinguish the terms “child molester” and “pedophile.”

The workshop will also identify common child sexual abuse se defenses and law enforcement strategies, and discuss how a deeper understanding of the child sexual abuser typologies and factors can improve offender interview strategies.

For more on this program, click here.